Table 1. Baseline Characteristics of Participants Included in the Main Analyses in a Study of the Effect of an Energy-Reduced Mediterranean Diet Among Adults With Metabolic Syndrome on Diet Adherence.
| Characteristic | No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group (n = 3272) | Control Group (n = 3311) | |
| Men | 1702 (52) | 1704 (51) |
| Women | 1570 (48) | 1607 (49) |
| Age, mean (SD), y | 65.0 (4.9) | 65.0 (4.9) |
| Smoker | ||
| Current | 436 (13) | 379 (11) |
| Former | 1366 (42) | 1486 (45) |
| Education | (n = 3240) | (n = 3285) |
| Primary or less | 1540 (48) | 1647 (50) |
| Secondary | 997 (31) | 902 (28) |
| University | 703 (21) | 736 (22) |
| Weight, mean (SD), kg | 86.7 (13.0) | 86.4 (13.0) |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 32.5 (3.4) | 32.5 (3.5) |
| Waist circumference, mean (SD), cm | 108 (9.6) | 108 (9.7) |
| Physical activity, median (IQR), MET min/wk | 1709 (839-3202) | 1902 (867-3371) |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared); IQR, interquartile range; MET, metabolic equivalent.